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Frozen Manila Clams - 1 lb

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Grown in Washington State

Approximately 16-18 individually frozen clams

Rich in omega-3s and micronutrients

Partially-cooked for easy extraction

Seawater-purged to flush out sand and grit

Rated Best Choice Monterey Bay Aquarium for sustainability

Enjoyed for their tender sweetness and fresh flavor, our colorful Manila clams are great served on their own or as part of your favorite pasta dish or cioppino. Partially cooked and clean of grit.

As their name implies, "Manila" clams originated in the western Pacific, but ours are cultivated sustainably in the waters of Puget Sound, Washington.

Harvest-area waters are constantly monitored for purity, and no harvest occurs without prior approval from State of Washington health authorities.

Safe and easy to enjoyBy law, each batch is tested and certified by the State of Washington as safe to eat raw, before the clams are harvested. Our clams can be thawed and consumed as is, or cooked further from frozen (no thawing required), as you prefer.

After being cleaned and vacuum-packed, our clams undergo immersion in hot water (175°F) for 13 minutes — a process that partially cooks the clams and makes it very easy to pull the meat from the shell.

Note: The "nectar" in the bags is the result of the cooking process and natural juices from the clams.

our sweet Manila clamsSteaming with water is a common way to enjoy our premium quality Manila clams. You can also steam them in wine, beer, cider, sake or vermouth — or add a bit of any flavorful liquid to the steaming water.

Many cookbooks advise readers to discard live mussels that either do not close when the shell is tapped, or open when they are cooked. In fact, experiments show that the shells of many healthy live mussels do not close or open when tapped or cooked (Reuello N 2004).

Our mussels are immediately par-cooked and frozen upon harvest, so there's no way for them to become spoiled … unless they thaw and sit at temperatures above 40° F before being cooked.

After being carefully hand selected, cleaned and vacuum-packed, our mussels undergo immersion in hot water (175°F) for 13 minutes — a process that pasteurizes and partially cooks the mussels, making it very easy to pull the meat from the shell.

Any Vital Choice mussels that stay closed during cooking are safe to eat. The shells can literally "glue" together while cooking, especially if immersed in liquid. Use care when opening unopened mussels, which only need to be coaxed open. (To avoid injury, use a blunt-edged tool such as a butter knife.)

Note: The “nectar” in the bags is the result of the cooking process and natural juices from the mussels.

Steamed with water is a great, simple way to enjoy Manila clams. Try adding a bit of flavorful liquid to the steaming water e.g., (wine, beer, cider, sake, or vermouth), and complementary seasonings such as herbs, onions, leeks, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, chilies, ginger, or tomatoes.

You can also roast, sauté, bake, or stir-fry our connoisseur-quality clams, and enjoy them in sauces, soups, stews, and chowders.